Category Archives: Kids

Back to School Lunchbox Ideas (For Tweens and Teens)

It’s back to school season and like parents all over the world, I’ve found myself scrambling to plan lunches that aren’t so boring even my not-so-picky 13 year old stepson won’t touch his lunchbox. Constantly on the search for ideas … Continue reading

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Everyday Life: Weeks 18, 19, 20 and 21

I keep saying I’ll come back to this space and share tea number of recipes…yet the days seem to escape me, and here I am, 4 weeks since the last post… A look at the last few weeks: The garden … Continue reading

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Everyday Life: Weeks 10 and 11

Here’s a look at what the last couple weeks have included. Everyday Life Weeks 10 and 11: Winter basketball season wrapped up for Silas… on to baseball. A nacho mess for dinner one night, including homemade chips. Pick a door, … Continue reading

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Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

We’ve been hosting sleepovers nearly every weekend for the last few weeks. My dilemma is never that I adamantly don’t like children (OKKKK that’s not the dilemma MOST DAYS). I often find myself trying to think of a vegetarian meal … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Weeks 10 + 11

The last couple weeks in photos: Spring means all the daffodils are popping open! This guy finished up basketball and went straight into baseball season! He’s currently playing on two separate teams! Got to do a little pitching… A flat … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Are you one of those folks who plans their family’s meals a week at a time? I try to be that person… but let’s be real. I really suck at meal planning. Part of the deal is I frequent the … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Weeks 8 + 9

The last couple of weeks: Blue skies around Ashland… Spring weather is one of my favorites. The best thing about homemade Chinese food is by far, the leftovers for lunch the next day! A little mid-day tea wisdom. Love when … Continue reading

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Lemon Cherry Muffins

I once went to a birthday party where there was no cake. Not even cupcakes. In their place were muffins. Fruit-filled muffins. While most kids would be terrified or genuinely pissed off about such a thing, I was quite pleased. … Continue reading

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Vanilla Banana Smoothie

At least once a day either for a meal in itself or a snack between meals, my husband will say, “Babe…can I have one of those smoothies?” I know what this means: this chocolate soy milk, bananas, peanut butter (preferably … Continue reading

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The Perfect Steel Cut Oats

There is something perfectly simple, hearty and delicious when it comes to a bowl of steel cut oatmeal. This time of year, especially, a warm bowl of oats is gratifying and the perfect way to celebrate cold winter mornings. As … Continue reading

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